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Missouri lawmakers would create a permanent joint committee on the state's criminal justice system under bills awaiting action by Gov. Jay Nixon.The panel…
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Gov. Jay Nixon has allowed a comprehensive rewrite of Missouri's criminal code to become law without his signature. Nixon says the 645-page bill...
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After several years of work and two major legislative pushes, Missouri lawmakers have finally passed legislation to update the state’s criminal code.…
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The Missouri Senate has given preliminary approval to legislation that would overhaul the state's criminal laws and create new punishment ranges for…
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Missouri Senate leaders say the chamber could continue debate this week on a proposed overhaul of the state's criminal laws despite Gov. Jay Nixon's…
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The Missouri Senate began work last week on an overhaul of the state's criminal code, but obstacles still remain to get the bill across the finish…
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The first half of Missouri's 2014 legislative session is over, and lawmakers have left Jefferson City for their annual spring break. House Speaker Tim...
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Missouri prosecutors and victim advocacy groups are urging the Legislature to pass an overhaul of the state's criminal laws.At a news conference in the…
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Missouri Senate leaders say legislation to revamp the state's criminal laws could be debated on the floor this week.The bill's supporters say the current…
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Missouri lawmakers are considering an overhaul of the state's criminal laws this year that would include the creation of new felony and misdemeanor…